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If 7^2x-3=7^1, then what equals 1?

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Answer:

2x - 3 = 1

Explanation:


{7}^(2x - 3) = {7}^(1) \\ \\ \because \: bases \: are \: equal \: on \: both \: sides \\ \implies \: exponents \: will \: also \: be \: equal \\ \\ \implies \: 2x - 3 = 1

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